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BREAKING: Boy Scouts Decide To Uphold Gay Ban, Form Task Force To Study The Issue
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No. 3 ·
Captain proton
Why can’t scout troops and/or councils do what churches do, and split from the main branch?
If enough councils band together (assuming there are enough progressives among the scouts) they can form a new organization and start attracting new members until only the most conservative far right people stay with the BSA.
Feb 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm · @Reply
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No. 4 ·
schwma
I think President Obama, the “honorary president” of the BSA, should conditionally renounce that title until they put an end to their horribly discriminating ways.
Feb 6, 2013 at 12:57 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 5 ·
AxelDC
And the BSA continues its long march into obscurity.
Feb 6, 2013 at 12:59 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 6 ·
Siva
Shortly after 9/11, a plane was about to go from Israel to the USA, and its passengers were in the final queue to show their passports.
‘I’m sorry,’ said the pilot, moving between an obviously Arabic man in line, and the small counter at which he would have been meant to show his passport. ‘I can’t let you board.’
‘Why is this?’ asked the elderly man, half-disbelieving his treatment.
‘Well, I can’t let any Muslims on board, and I just saw you on a prayer rug, in the waiting area.’ Without another word, the captain turned, offering to assist the also elderly man, clearly caucasian, who’d been in line behind the man denied passage. ‘Sir, I’ll gladly show you to your seat.’
The second passenger scowled at the captain, and said with an American accent, ‘How come he’s not going?’
‘Well, after those attacks, people are afraid of Muslims, and I don’t want a panic on my flight. Follow me, sir; everything will be fine -’
‘If he’s not going, I’m not going,’ declared the man, who moved to stand beside the Muslim man.
The other passengers boarded without fuss, and the two old men were left behind.
‘Sir,’ said the Muslim. ‘You really didn’t need to do that, but you are now my friend. What is your name?’
The man gave his name, and the Muslim’s eyes widened. ‘You’re Jewish! A Rabbi!’
The Rabbi nodded, and the Muslim gave his name as well.
My purpose in making a comment of this story was, what happens if we all just boycott the Boy Scouts? You know, maybe do Campfire instead, or maybe form a local group for the same or similar purpose, only without excluding anyone for superficial reasons? Just an idea.
Feb 6, 2013 at 1:07 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 7 ·
Out Military
The BSA’s statement that the issue is too complex and that they need more input is complete rubbish. FYI – http://OutScouts.com – the social network for gay scouts, is providing a supportive environment for gay scouts, leaders and supporters.
Feb 6, 2013 at 1:56 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 9 ·
jwrappaport
That’s funny: I recall some of our top, knuckle-dragging military brass demanding a similar “study” into the effects of LBG integration. I predict the results will be the same, which is to say that the sky will not fall.
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:11 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 10 ·
David
Were/are you a gay scout? Share your story here: http://proudgayscouts.tumblr.com
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:20 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 11 ·
darkmoonman
@Levyr: Ineed, but it’s something at which the USA is expert.
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:40 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 12 ·
montanom
What are they gonna do now? Kick out the gay kids? Well, I have to THANK the Scout Movement for bringing this up, so that I ended up NOT committing suicide, talking to the Scoutmaster and accepting and loving myself for the homosexual I am.
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:41 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 13 ·
burtsfield
I am appalled. I almost had respect for the organization but no more. They shelter pedophiles and don’t want gays. Sounds suspiciously like another organization
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 14 ·
montanom
I will not let the BSA get away with this! Defending thousands of gay kids is of utmost importance! It does get better! I owe my Troopmaster my life, for averting my suicide and making me talk about my sexuality. The BSA is doing the exact same thing the Catholic Church (the Vatican) is doing by harbouring pedophiles and kicking out gay people.
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:52 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 15 ·
KEVINVENTION
You know what? I think I’ve heard just about all I need to from these Neanderthals (I, too, was a scout, I’m ashamed to admit). I hope the whole fucking “organization” comes crashing down on the closeted, hetero bitches-with-a-penchant-for-young-boys who are still running this motherfucking, molestation-enabling, piece-of-shit artifact. FUCK YOU, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA! You’re disgusting… :(
Feb 6, 2013 at 3:05 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 16 ·
Jerry12
The Boy Scouts Of America got along very well with no “SEX” scandals; (or any other scandals; that I know of)for almost 100 years until the Moron Church stuck it’s nose into it and is about to destroy it completely with it’s BIGOTRY. From my personal experience, the Scouts were only organization I know of that had young boys of all sexual urges associate on an equal level and grow into adulthood without HOMOS taking over the Planet.
Feb 6, 2013 at 3:29 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 22 ·
gjg64
I’m THIS close to returning all my Scouting items, pins, badges, handbook, the lot. They have until May or I’m going to be a proud EX-Scout.
Feb 6, 2013 at 6:30 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 23 ·
damon459
I’m sure I’ll get attacked for saying this but who the hell cares? I was never interested in the scouts, membership is slowly dying. It’s an outdated phony organization bet left to die. As to this task force it was predictable, did anyone really think these hard core religious nuts were really going to change their views?
Feb 6, 2013 at 6:34 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 24 ·
LadyL
@damon459: Well, even if you believe the institution archaic it is disturbing that this decision to avoid a decision continues, as some have commented here, to provide a haven for pedophiles. They go where kids go and they thrive wherever adults in positions of authority focus only on maintaining the status quo. Just ask all the victims of Jerry Sandusky.
Feb 6, 2013 at 7:28 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 25 ·
DarthKitsune
by a show of hands, who didn’t see this coming?
Feb 6, 2013 at 7:42 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 26 ·
Billysees
Check this out —
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21327656
Feb 7, 2013 at 4:37 am · @Reply ·
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No. 27 ·
MarvelUs
This is another hijacking by Mormons. LDS Church sponsored Boy Scouts are a large segment of the BSA organization. In California LDS churches sponsored Proposition 8, an anti-gay plebiscite which was held unconstitutional by the California Supreme Court. The Mormons do not believe in separation of church and state, and conservative Mormons pour huge amounts of money into political action against any same-sex political activity. Shame on those old guys, they are antithetical to human rights.
Feb 7, 2013 at 2:51 pm · @Reply ·
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lol, its just a stalling tactic. How stupid do they think people are. They have had years to “study” the issue. The scouts are indeed on the wrong side of history. Take heart though, eventually the old angry white men will die and be replaced.